Written Question
Tuesday 30th June 2020
Asked by:
Nusrat Ghani (Conservative - Sussex Weald)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the cruise ship sector will be required to follow the covid-19 public health guidelines as set out for the public transport sector or the hospitality industry.
Answered by Kelly Tolhurst
The Department has been working closely with the cruise industry to assist in their development of robust guidance to enable a safe resumption of operations.
Due to the variety of environments on board a cruise ship, the cruise industry will apply guidelines for both the hospitality and transport sector. These should be applied where appropriate.
Officials continue to work with the cruise industry, together with other government departments, including Public Health England, to ensure the necessary measures and protocols are put in place.
Written Question
Tuesday 30th June 2020
Asked by:
Nusrat Ghani (Conservative - Sussex Weald)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the economic contribution was of the cruise ship sector to the UK economy in 2019; and what estimate he has made of that economic contribution in 2020.
Answered by Kelly Tolhurst
I fully recognise the impact that the global COVID-19 pandemic has had on the UK cruise sector and I would like to place on record my recognition of the proactive action it took to suspend operations and to work tirelessly with Government to repatriate thousands of passengers and crew.
The cruise sector and, the supply chains it supports, makes a highly significant contribution to the UK economy with the industry estimating that it generates a total of around £10bn for the Country’s economy each year.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, my Department’s officials and I have held regular calls with the cruise sector on a wide range of operational and financial issues and continue to do so. We will actively support the sector as it develops a pathway towards the safe resumption of cruises which I know many millions of people in the UK have enjoyed and will want to again.
Written Question
Tuesday 30th June 2020
Asked by:
Nusrat Ghani (Conservative - Sussex Weald)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the economic effect of the covid-19 pandemic on the UK cruise ship sector.
Answered by Kelly Tolhurst
I fully recognise the impact that the global COVID-19 pandemic has had on the UK cruise sector and I would like to place on record my recognition of the proactive action it took to suspend operations and to work tirelessly with Government to repatriate thousands of passengers and crew.
The cruise sector and, the supply chains it supports, makes a highly significant contribution to the UK economy with the industry estimating that it generates a total of around £10bn for the Country’s economy each year.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, my Department’s officials and I have held regular calls with the cruise sector on a wide range of operational and financial issues and continue to do so. We will actively support the sector as it develops a pathway towards the safe resumption of cruises which I know many millions of people in the UK have enjoyed and will want to again.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 02 Mar 2020
Airport Expansion
"I welcome my hon. Friend to her new position. It is a difficult job, and she is doing it very well at the Dispatch Box. A total of 40% of all exports outside the EU are dealt with at Heathrow airport. Any future trade deals depend on Heathrow expanding. Given …..."Nusrat Ghani - View Speech
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Speech in Written Statements - Wed 12 Feb 2020
Light Dues 2020-21
"A strong and growing maritime industry is vital to the economy of the United Kingdom and it is critical that we treasure and protect this vital artery if we are to remain a world-leading maritime centre.
The work of the General Lighthouse Authorities, which provide and maintain marine aids to …..."Nusrat Ghani - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 30 Jan 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"Buses are at the heart of the Government’s transformative agenda and, with that, we have a new £220 million fund to make sure buses are working across our urban and rural areas. We are putting together the UK’s first long-term bus strategy...."Nusrat Ghani - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 30 Jan 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"My hon. Friend has made a stellar pitch for the new Superbus fund both today and previously in a Westminster Hall debate. It would be remiss of me to say anything at the moment. All the proposals are being assessed, and I assure him that the announcement will be made …..."Nusrat Ghani - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 30 Jan 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"It is a shame that the hon. Member is always running down buses and does not even speak about the network in his constituency, where bus patronage is going up. We have just committed a further £220 million. Furthermore, on the request of the Transport Committee and a number of …..."Nusrat Ghani - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 30 Jan 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"As part of our inclusive transport strategy, we have put together a £300 million fund to improve access at our railway stations...."Nusrat Ghani - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 30 Jan 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"The hon. Lady will know that most of our railway stations were built in an era when no thought was given to accessibility, let alone to parents and people with wheelchairs. That is why we have a £300 million fund, which is supporting over 73 stations, and another tier of …..."Nusrat Ghani - View Speech
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